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Volume 28 Issue 21 Avondale, AZ

March 1, 2017

Minimum wage, maximum burden’ Proposition 206 hurts West Valley businesses, schools, business owners say byKourtneyBalsan

IN THE BIZ

To raise, or not to raise the minimum wage, that is the question ...

That was one of the questions, anyway, on Election Day when Valley voters decided to raise the minimum wage by voting yes on Proposition 206.

In 2016, Arizona’s minimum wage was $8.05 an hour, 80 cents more than the federal minimum wage at $7.25. On Jan. 1, Arizona’s minimum wage increased to $10. Gradual increases will raise it to $12 an hour by 2020. Employers who have employees who earn tips can continue paying them up to $3 less than the minimum wage. Tip earners will go from $5.05 an hour to $7 an hour and eventually $9 an hour, plus tips.

Proposition 206 not only raised the minimum wage, but also required businesses to provide paid sick time for all employees. Beginning in July, employers are required to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave if they have 15 or more employees or 24 hours if they have fewer than 15 employees. Employees will accrue one hour of sick time per every 30 hours worked.

“The word that we’ve received by our membership and other businesses is that it’s a great concern,” said John Safin, president and CEO of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Because of Proposition 206, West Valley small businesses are going to have to make

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changes to survive, said Deanna Kupcik, president and CEO of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“It affects my members, every one of them, on some level,” Kupcik said. “The cost of doing business is going to go up dramatically and the record-keeping nightmare is going to be a big burden on a small business person to keep track of.”

On Dec. 15, 2016, chambers of commerce throughout Arizona, along with various organizations, filed litigation to overturn Proposition 206 because it was not a single-subject initiative as it included paid sick time and because it will increase the amount the state pays companies for contracted services. The court ruled in favor of the proposition. The plaintiffs appealed the ruling and the Arizona Supreme Court agreed to a hearing.

“I’m not going to make a prediction, I’d have a better chance predicting lottery numbers,” Safin said. “It’s going to be in the hands of the courts and everyone involved in that litigation.”

Raising the minimum wage by $4 gradually and providing required sick leave doesn’t sound like much, but in the scheme of things, it could break local businesses that have given the West Valley its charm, Safin said.

Where some may see just a few extra dollars, businesses see thousands.

For example, a part-time minimum wage employee who works 25 hours a week made $10,465 in 2016. That same worker will make $13,000 plus a possible $400 for unused sick time in 2017. That worker will make up to $14,070 in 2018, $14,740 in 2019 and $16,080 in 2020.

The company will spend an extra $16,430 per employee over the next four years. A company with 15 employees will spend an extra $246,450 in the same time span.

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where,” Safin said. “Based on the information we received from our membership, there are a lot of businesses who have either raised prices or had to make a change in their hours, and some are still trying to figure out what they want to do.”

State Rep. César Chávez, a first-term Democrat from District 29, said Proposition 206 is a solution, not a problem.

“First and foremost, it is important that we honor the will of the people,” Chávez said. “Proposition 206 is part of the solution to a panoramic picture that needs to be addressed. We are seeing prices, due to inflation, sky rocket, and the individuals that are struggling to make ends meet have not received any type of wage increments.

Prop. 206 provides them with some relief to be able to provide their family a better living lifestyle.”

Breaking local businesses A few local businesses have already made changes. A West Valley staple for 35 years, TJ’s Restaurant, 310 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, is one of the first to suffer, part owner Don Holmes said, adding that because the restaurant suffers, its customers suffer, too.

“I don’t even know how to say it. I’m just very disappointed,” Holmes said.

“When minimum wage goes up, everything goes up. It affects everybody.”

The restaurant hung signs at the beginning of the year announcing it would have to reduce weekend hours because of Proposition 206, but later removed them because of the arguments the signs provoked.

“So far, I’ve had to cut my staff by four people, I’ve had to terminate them, and we’ve reduced our business hours to save on labor costs,” Holmes said.

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The future is only going to get more expensive with the new sick pay requirement, Holmes said.

“We’ve got to play it by ear. We’re waiting for the dust to settle for the first part of the prop,” he said. “A lot will tell what happens on July 1st when the sick pay starts.”

Holmes reflected back on when he first earned minimum wage, then worked up through life and became owner of a restaurant. Sixteen-year-olds in high school who don’t typically need to provide for a family are getting paid $10 an hour, soon to $12, with sick pay, and Holmes said he is confused by the whole thing.

“When I went to school, minimum wage meant ‘I want to do better,’” he said. “If I didn’t have the goals in my life to do better, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”

According to statistics by the Bureau of Labor, in 2015 more than half of those who earned minimum wage were younger than 25 and most likely were not married with a family to provide for.

“Of those paid an hourly wage, nevermarried workers, who tend to be young, were more likely (5 percent) than married workers (2 percent) to earn the federal minimum wage or less,” the Bureau of Labor stated.

Another issue is the question of how a business makes the pay fair with employees who were already making $10 to $12 an hour before the proposition was put into place, Safin said.

“Raising the minimum wage itself puts many businesses in a bit of dilemma because they have employees who have been part of their organization for years who at the time made more, then minimum wage is raised, and anyone who starts new is making the same as someone who has been there for five years. Some businesses are trying to figure out what to do,” he said.

The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Waddell was already paying employees above the minimum wage, owner Mickey Ollson said.

“We’ve always started people above minimum wage, for the entire 32 years the zoo has been here,” he said. “With Prop 206, obviously anyone who wasn’t making $10 is now making $10. Then we gave a small raise to all of our employees. Regardless of how much they were making before, we gave them all a raise, too, because that is only fair.”

The zoo will still have to explore changes, such as pricing, the number of employees and the timeliness to finish new projects, Ollson said, adding that he would

never cut anyone or anything dealing with the animals to ensure their health, happiness and security.

“We built up the reputation that you can come to the zoo every couple of years and you’ll always see something new or something improved,” he said. “We are going to continue that business plan, but it may not be as aggressive as it was before and we may not be able to do as many improvements.”

Proposition 206 will also impact businesses that pay well over the minimum wage because of the new paid sick leave requirement.

“Prop 206 is a blanketed change to a business’ model and plan,” said Joanne Osborne, owner of Osborne Jewelers in Goodyear and a Goodyear city councilwoman. “For a small business, I feel we have a robust benefit package and know our employees are the backbone of our company. On top of a good wage, including bonuses, full-time employees receive paid vacation depending on the years with the company, paid holidays, paid sick days, longevity pay once they’re with the company for 10 years and 100 percent health insurance with a term life insurance piece. I believe our model has worked very well for us in 26 years, but now I am being told that this isn’t good enough.”

Before Proposition 206, Osborne Jewelers provided three accumulated paid sick days a year, but now it will have to provide more, Osborne said.

“The voters of Arizona voted the mandate into play. I will respect that as an Arizonan; however, as we all know, some actions will garner a reaction,” she said.

Osborne said the minimum wage is for those starting out in the working world with no where to go, but up.

“Minimum wage will enable an individual to be at a livable wage, this in my opinion is inaccurate. When I first started in the job market as a teenager, I was paid minimum wage,” she said. “I knew then, as I still believe today, you start somewhere in life, you work hard, you learn to advance your skills whether in college or a trade, and you have an ambition for higher standards and exceptionalism.”

If businesses have the means to pay their employees over the minimum wage, then they were probably already doing so, Osborne said, adding that the minimum wage exists to ensure employees aren’t abused; however, the proposition forces those who couldn’t afford to pay extra to pay extra.

“America was built with a can-do attitude and want to succeed,” she said.

“There may be businesses out there who take advantage of their employees, but I would hope, with all the laws we have in place, that this would be corrected.”

In the classroom Proposition 206 may make an impact

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A sign informing customers of new hours due to the controversial passing of Proposition 206 hangs in the window of TJ’s Homestyle Restaurant, Avondale, January 23. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

inside the classrooms, as well, said Julianne Lein, superintendent of the Litchfield Elementary School District.

“Mandatory pay increase without an increase in funding will require the district to continue making difficult decisions,” Lein said. “We are currently exploring all options to increase pay for hundreds of employees and give them five days paid sick time. Further reducing the size of our staff is one thing we may be forced to consider.”

The district employs more than 1,500 people and just less than half are instructional assistants, custodial and maintenance, food service employees and bus monitors who make around minimum wage, Lein said, adding that the new law will cost the district around $1.2 million in addition to the $250,000 needed for five paid sick days.

“We will have no choice but to make gut-wrenching decisions about how to pivot into compliance with this new law,” she said.

MARCH 1, 2017

Avondale studies Festival Fields improvements Project could add splash pad, ball fields, lake to park byGlennGullickson A splash pad, additional ball fields and even a lake are part of concepts under consideration for improvements at Avondale’s Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been working on alternatives for improvements at the park, which were recently reviewed by the Avondale City Council.

The budget for the project that could be constructed in 2020 is $7.5 million to $11 million, according to Christina Underhill, assistant director of parks, recreation and libraries.

Festival Fields opened in 2008 in south Avondale with a first phase that included four ball fields, a multi-use area and restroom.

But the recession delayed further development of the park that Underhill said hosts 25 baseball and softball tournaments annually, as well as an adult softball league and youth and adult sports.

“We know there is a need to implement Phase 2,” Underhill said.

Avondale Little League has requested the addition of two youth ball fields, she said.

According to feedback from the public, a splash pad is the most desired feature to be added to the park.

The popularity of the city’s first splash pad, which opened last fall at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, is an indication that the public wants an additional water feature, according to Kirk Haines, director of parks, recreation and libraries.

Four alternatives for park improvements developed by J2 Engineering and Environmental Design of Phoenix show either additional youth ball fields or a lake of two to three acres that would provide fishing and irrigation.

Members of the City Council asked the design team to come up with a plan that

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FESTIVAL FIELDS PARK at 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road is being looked at by the Avondale Parks and Recreation Department for improvements including a splash pad and more ball fields. would incorporate both ball fields and a lake.

Plans also show space for a dog park, skate park, playground, amphitheater, picnic ramadas, additional parking and open lawn space.

The council also expressed support for courts that could be used for tennis and

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pickleball.

The improvements would be made on 32 acres on the west and southwest side of the park. Haines indicated that the park could be expanded if the owner of a 4.4acre vacant parcel next to the park is interested in selling the land.

MARCH 1, 2017

Business Briefcase byShaneMcOwen

Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone!

Don’t look now, but it’s March 1! Time sure does fly. It’s hard to tell in Arizona, because time doesn’t seem linear. How else can you explain the end of February being colder than some of the days in the middle of January?

The space-time continuum is a conspiracy, I tell you.

Hold on, let me take the tinfoil hat off my head. How’d that get there?

On a serious note, the Briefcase would like to wish Buckeye Economic Development Director Len Becker good luck on his new journey. Briefcase Headquarters tips its hat (not the tinfoil kind) to you for all the help over the years.

Let’s get to business.

First up, Elevate Trampoline Park is now open for business in Goodyear at 701 N. 137th Ave. Elevate opened Feb. 25, but is celebrat-

ing the occasion Friday with discounted rates for its open jump sessions.

The indoor trampoline park has 23,000 square feet of activity space, featuring trampolines, dodge ball, foam pits, a rock wall and various other options.

If you’re planning on going, make sure you visit the website to download waiver forms in advance to make the visit that much easier.

For information, visit elevatetrampolinepark.com or call 602-795-0755.

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand opening ribboncutting celebration for Little Caesars at 13760 W. Camelback Road in Litchfield Park. That’s in the new (no longer brand new) Fry’s shopping center at the northeast corner of Camelback and Litchfield roads.

Little Caesars is famous for its “Hot and Ready” pizzas, where it normally takes no more than a few minutes to stop in and pick up your pie, with payment of course.

Did you know Little Caesars is the thirdlargest pizza chain in the United States? I didn’t! Only Domino’s and Pizza Hut have

more stores across the country.

In other news, Cafe Royale at 809 N. Dysart Road in Avondale has closed after only a year in business.

The shop sold coffee, tea, sandwiches, crepes and other pastry items, and heavily promoted its Nitro Brew process, a cold coffee brew technique using nitrogen.

There’s no word yet on the status of the JCPenney store in Goodyear. The company announced that up to 140 stores will be closing nationwide, but details on specific locations are still to come.

The Briefcase will be on the case when more information becomes available.

That’s all for this week, folks. I’ve received a few emails about some construction projects happening in Goodyear, so be on the look out for those in next week’s issue.

If you have a different question, or would like to just say hello, send an email to smcowen@westvalleyview.com or contact me via Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

Thanks for tuning in. Have a great start to March, and see you all next week!

Avondale lands Vitamin Shoppe distribution center Coldwater Depot Center project will open this summer with more than 100 jobs byGlennGullickson A new distribution center for a national vitamin supplement company is expected to employ more than 100 workers when it becomes operational in Avondale by the middle of the year.

The Vitamin Shoppe recently closed a deal for a 10-year lease on a 187,000-squarefoot building in Avondale’s Coldwater Depot Center at Van Buren Street and 127th Avenue, according to Dan Davis, economic development director for the city.

The building will serve as the West Coast distribution center for the New Jersey-based company that offers 26,000 supplements and operates 700 stores in 45

states, including 12 in Arizona.

“It’s a good fit for our community,” Davis said. “It’s a good win all around.”

The building was recently constructed on spec by Trammel Crow.

Davis said the Vitamin Shoppe has started work on $12 million to $15 million in renovations it’s making to the structure, including installing air conditioning and conveyor belts.

“We know with that kind of investment, they’re going to be here a long time,” Davis said.

The distribution center is expected to be operational by July with a staff of 110 fulltime employees and an annual payroll of $4.4 million, Davis said.

He said a variety of wages will be offered for jobs that will include office, information technology and warehouse workers.

The Avondale City Council approved an economic development agreement for the project that includes up to $66,000, based on $600 per employee, to assist with recruitment and other costs to support the job creation, Davis said.

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The incentive package also includes up to $20,000 to assist with the city’s plan reviews, inspections and permitting fees, he said.

Davis said the city worked on landing the project for four to six months as Vitamin Shoppe officials considered other sites in the Valley, including neighboring cities and Reno, Nev. The company was attracted to the location, access to major transportation lanes and the availability of warehouse labor, said Richard Tannenbaum, Vitamin Shoppe senior vice president, in a news release.

Davis said the project complements other developments at Coldwater Depot Center.

“It really makes the area an employment cluster,” he said. “We’ve got great things happening there.”

Across the street from the Vitamin Shoppe distribution center, the SanMar building is being expanded with a 400,000-square-foot addition, Davis said.

SanMar, an online apparel company, will use half the space, with the rest available for other tenants, he said.

MARCH 1, 2017

Public Notice

Avondale City of Avondale Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Bassam A. Sarkendo Fiesta Barn Market Location: 12301 W. Buckeye Rd., Avondale, AZ 85323 Series 09 – Liquor Store – Person Transfer Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 12301 W. Buckeye Rd., Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 09 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by March 3, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 22, and March 1, 2017.

City of Avondale Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license

within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz Tokyo Joe’s Location: 10285 W. McDowell Rd. #100, Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 12 – Restaurant License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10285 W. McDowell Rd. #100, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto

by March 3, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

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11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ. There is no fee for the first set of bid documents.

There is a non-refundable thirty dollar ($30.00) document fee for each additional set. Information regarding this project may be obtained by contacting Mike Smith at (623) 333-4450.

The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.

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City of Avondale Public Notice Notice of Intent to Award Contract Under Sole Source Public Contract Rule PW 17-054 Sole Source HACH Company HACH Company for sales of water testing equipment and reagents to perform scheduled testing.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to City of Avondale Procurement Code Article III, 25-23 that the City of Avondale intends to award a contract to HACH Company for the generally described equipment. A complete listing of the equipment and parts may be obtained by contacting, Tony Woodrum at the address below, or by telephone at 623333-4431.

The City believes that HACH Company is the sole provider of such equipment to meet the City’s required equipment and operational needs. HACH Company is the original equipment manufacturer of the City’s current test equipment and thereby the only compatible brand available for use by the Water Production, Water Reclamation Facility, and the Water Quality divisions.

Any protest of this sole-source procurement by an Affected Person must be in writing and must be received by Loretta Browning, Procurement Officer, at Avondale City Hall 11465 W. Civic Center Drive on or before March15, 2017, at 5:00 PM. Affected Persons may submit comments directly to the Procurement Office. The risk of timely delivery is upon the person submitting the protest. “Affected Person” means a person whose ability to participate in the procurement is adversely affected by the decision that the goods and services are available

City of Avondale Public Notice City of Avondale Invitation for Bids (IFB) PW17-012 Ductile Iron Pipe Rehabilitation Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified Contractor to complete rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer pipe using trenchless Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) technologies and rehabilitation of the existing 60-inch diameter access manholes in five (5) locations within the City of Avondale.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on March 08, 2017 at 09:00 a.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) in the Sonoran Conference Room at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale AZ 85323. A site visit will immediately follow the conference.

All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on March 22, 2017 and shall be clearly marked “PW17012- DIP Rehabilitation” on the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a bid proposal not properly addressed or identified.

IFB packets/plans are available for download at www. avondale.org/procurement or for pick-up at the City of Avondale,

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from only one source.

A written protest must include: a. A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest; b. A description of the resulting harm to the person submitting the protest; and c. The relief requested.

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General Public Notice

Your Name: Heather Faltermeier Address: 11056 W. Cardium Lane, Marana, AZ 85658 Telephone: 623-695-2229 IN THE SUPRERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIMA JUVENILE COURT In the Matter of: Daliylah Edwards Case Number: 520160266 Amended CITATION NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Dustin Edwards The Petitioner has filed a Petition to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship in the above-entitled cause requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to the above named child(ren), pursuant to A.R.S. §8-533 as amended.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an initial hearing on the Petition is set for March 30, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., in the courtroom of this Court located at 2225 East Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona before the Honorable Deborah Pratte.

You may appear at the hearing and be represented by counsel. The Court will appoint counsel upon a showing of lack of financial ability to retain your own counsel.

You are hereby advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, the pre-trial conference, the status conference or the termination adjudication hearing without good cause shown may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the petition. In addition, if you fail to personally appear in court without good cause shown, the hearings may go forward in your absence and may result in a termination of your parental rights based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court.

A request for reasonable accomodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the Court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling (520) 724-2900.

MARCH 1, 2017

TONI L. HELLON, Clerk Maryann Turney, Deputy Clerk GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL this 30 day of January, 2017.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 2017.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: WEST VALLEY WELDING LLC L-2127719-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 25665 W. Morning Dove Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85326 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael Schmitt, 25665 W. Morning Dove Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85326 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Michael Schmitt, member, 25665 W. Morning Dove Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85326 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 15, 22, and March 1, 2017.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DKL ENTERPRISE LLC L-2145989-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 13313 Jemez Ct. Unit A, Glendale, AZ 85307 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Deanna K. Laufenburger, 13313 Jemez Ct. Unit A, Glendale, AZ 85307 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Deanna K. Laufenburger, Member, 13313 Jemez Ct. Unit A, Glendale, AZ 85307 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 15, 22, and March 1, 2017.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RIOS LAW FIRM, PLLC P-2147838-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 55 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Crystal Rios Ramos, 55 East

Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Crystal Rios Ramos, Manager, 55 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 22, March 1, and 8, 2017.

concerns, and must be received on or before April 1, 2017. This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project.

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Public Notice SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY JG 10328 2/2/2017 COMM. ALYSSON H. ABE CLERK OF THE COURT - R. Jordan, Deputy IN THE MATTER OF: HARMONY ROSE LUNA F1102904 DOB: 2/10/2016 SHANNON REBECCA GLAU IRENE LUNA, 2242 S 224TH AVE., BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 LISATTE LUNA, 2242 S 224TH AVE., BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 STATUS CONFERENCE TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP AFFIRMED 8:33 a.m. This matter is digitally recorded in Courtroom 8.

This is the time set for Status Conference.

Present: Shannon Glau, guardian ad litem for the child; Irene Luna and Lisatte Luna, the temporary guardians; Marissa Jones, the mother; and Harmony Luna, the child.

Discussion is held regarding the need for a permanent guardianship.

The temporary guardians inform the Court that they will seek a permanent guardianship.

At the request of the guardian ad litem for the child, IT IS ORDERED reinstating the Petition for Permanent Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed 7/5/2016.

The mother consents to a permanent guardianship of the child with the petitioners.

IT IS ORDERED preserving the mother’s consent and waiving her appearance from future hearings in this matter.

For publication on the John Doe father, IT IS ORDERED setting this matter for Guardianship Hearing on 4/6/2017 at 9:30 AM before Honorable Alysson Abe at the Maricopa County Juvenile Court Center, Durango Facility, 3131 W. Durango St., Phoenix, AZ 85009 The Court informs the petitioners that this publication is not completed by the hearing on 4/6/2017, the Court is likely to dismiss the petition.

IT IS ORDERED affirming the temporary guardianship of the child with Ms. Irene Luna and Lisatte Luna. The temporary guardianship expires on 6/1/2017.

8:40 a.m. Court adjourns.

This Courtroom utilizes an electronic recording system for the Court’s record. If a court reporter is needed, a written request must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy provided to the assigned judicial

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PREMIER LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION LLC L-2157766-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 16180 W. Glenrosa Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Andre Perez, 16180 W. Glenrosa Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Andre E. Perez, Member, 16180 W. Glenrosa Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 Mayle Perez, Member, 16180 W. Glenrosa Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 22, March 1, and 8, 2017.

Public Notice American Towers LLC is proposing to increase the ground space for an existing telecommunications tower compound by 10-feet by 15feet, along with a 30ft buffer surrounding the current and proposed lease area, at 14406 North Alto, El Mirage, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85335, tax parcel ID 501-29-032A).

American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to enviro. s e r v i c e s @ a m e r i c a n t o w e r. com. Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801.

Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact

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officer at least 72 hours before the commencement of the proceeding.

To order a copy of the audio record on compact disc (CD), please call Juvenile Court Administration (Durango facility - 602-506-4533/Southeast facility - 602-506-2544). There will be a fee of $30 for each copy of the Superior Court proceedings.

All copies will be provided using Court-supplied media. Hearing request forms are available at the Juvenile Clerk of Court.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ATA ENDEAVORS, LLC L-2146654-8 II. The address of the known place of business is: 9106 W. Mackenzie Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Arnoldo Terrazas Avilez, Member, 9106 W. Mackenzie Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

MARCH 1, 2017

CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING March 15, 2017 You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting by Mr. Michael Kolejka, of Orcutt Winslow Partnership, regarding a request to rezone approximately 5.7 acres of vacant land from the current C-2 Zoning District to the Planned Area Development (PAD) Zoning District for the development of an assisted living and memory care facility known as “Solterra Avondale (PL-17-0004). The subject property is located on the south side of Van Buren Street approximately 335-feet west of 4th Street. In addition to the rezone application, the applicant has also submitted applications for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (PL-17-0003) and Site Plan/Design Review (PL-17-0002).

At the meeting, the applicant and/or his representative(s) will be available to answer questions and solicit comments on this request. Please note, this is not a public hearing and no official action will be taken.

The meeting is scheduled as follows:

Date: Time: Place: Address:

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:00 PM Avondale City Hall – The Sonoran Room 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323

The applicant contact for this project: Michael Kolejka (602) 257-1764 City of Avondale contact for this project: Rick Williams (623) 333-4018 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 1, 2017.

CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 16, 2017 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL APRIL 17, 2017 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323 PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth above, in the place specified above, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: REZONING These are public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on application PL-16-0242, a request by Ms. Angelica Favela to rezone approximately 0.78 acres of land from R1-6 (Single-Family Residential) to CBD (Cashion Business District). The property subject to the request is located at 10933 West Buckeye Road, west of the southwest corner of Buckeye Road and 109th Avenue. The requested CBD zoning allows for community oriented commercial uses and provides for greater flexibility in regards to setbacks and landscaping standards.

Approval of this rezoning is required to utilize the existing building on the site for commercial purposes.

Information regarding the proposal may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Ken Galica with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4019.

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